Reconnaissance Aircraft

Never mind the UFOs, here are eight wonder planes that have called the secret base their home.

Called the H03, the design is reminiscent of a number of other high-flying, glider-like intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.

No. 60 Sqn. operated these Mosquito's in a photo reconnaissance role in Italy at the beginning of 1944. The red and white stripes on the fin served as identification to American fighter pilots who mistook them for enemy aircraft.

“Always a pleasure to behold”

Using the skill and experience of former RAF pilot Tim Ellison, north London born photographer John Dibbs was able to fly to within 15ft of different Spitfire planes.

Martin RB-57

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